administration Archives
Zeppos engages campus community about FutureVU core values, next steps
Oct. 19, 2017—Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos hosted a town hall meeting Tuesday featuring key updates about FutureVU. The topics of accessibility, mobility and transportation, and sustainability were highlighted.
Vanderbilt’s PARK(ing) Day entry recognized by Nashville Civic Design Center
Sep. 28, 2017—Vanderbilt took home top honors in the “Wow Factor” category at the Sept. 27 Golden Cone Awards, which celebrated the best community “parklets” from Nashville’s 2017 PARK(ing) Day celebration.
Campus community invited to enjoy PARK(ing) Day on Sept. 15
Sep. 11, 2017—The Vanderbilt community is invited to attend PARK(ing) Day, a pop-up space presented by FutureVU, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, at parking lot 5A near the Baker Building.
FutureVU launches new website, expands reach across campus
Sep. 7, 2017—FutureVU, Vanderbilt's land-use planning initiative, has launched a new website. Accessibility, transportation and overall campus visibility have emerged as focal points for the initiative this fall.
New task force to aid in development of accessibility and inclusion strategies for land use planning initiative
Aug. 28, 2017—Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain has named an Advisory Accessibility Task Force to help develop accessibility and inclusion plans related to campus land-use strategies.
Sullivan named executive director of Facilities Business Operations
Aug. 21, 2017—Ally Sullivan, director of real estate at Vanderbilt University, has been appointed executive director of Facilities Business Operations following a national search. In this newly created role, Sullivan will lead the fiscal, administrative and business services that support the institution-wide Facilities organization.
Vice Chancellors Kopstain, Sweet explain increased accountability expected of users within Oracle Cloud
May. 8, 2017—On May 3, Eric Kopstain, vice chancellor for administration, and Brett Sweet, vice chancellor for finance and CFO, spoke to SkyVU Change Agents about what the future will look like with Oracle Cloud.
Campus learns about land use plan at FutureVU Expo
Apr. 20, 2017—More than 800 students, staff, faculty and others stopped by the Wond’ry April 19 to learn about FutureVU, Vanderbilt’s campus land use planning initiative, and how the university’s built environment might change over the next 20-30 years.
FutureVU Expo slated for April 19; enter to win an iPad Mini
Apr. 6, 2017—Students, staff and faculty will have the opportunity to explore FutureVU, Vanderbilt’s campus land use planning initiative, during a multimedia event on Wednesday, April 19.
Paper 1180 forms phased out by May 1 ahead of SkyVU transition
Mar. 29, 2017—The departments of Vanderbilt Business Services are getting ready for the SkyVU takeoff. To better serve you—and to prepare for the transition to SkyVU—paper 1180 forms will not be accepted at Business Services departments for point-of-sale purchases after May 1, 2017.
SkyVU Town Hall scheduled for April 4
Mar. 20, 2017—Come to the SkyVU Town Hall at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, in the Student Life Center’s ballroom. During this one-hour event, leaders will share the progress made since last October and preview summer plans.
Vanderbilt, Oracle and Huron executives speak to the university’s role as a leader in industry’s move to cloud
Feb. 27, 2017—On Feb. 23, approximately 75 SkyVU project participants gathered to learn more about Vanderbilt’s partnership with Oracle Cloud Solutions and Huron Consulting Group.